This is the fifth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 7 verses 1 to 9. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on May 27, 2025

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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• Amos Text Chapter 7 Verse 1

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 27, 2025.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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• Rav Kook On Prayer Source Sheet 1

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 24, 2025.

(Youtube/Zoom)

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• Study Text

Ayla Feuerstein's Bat Mitzvah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 24, 2025.

(Youtube)

Special Guest: Ayla Feuerstein.

Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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• Antismeitism - Martin Luther Source Sheet

This is the fourth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 6 verses 9 and following. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on May 20, 2025

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Links:

• Amos Chapter 6 Verse 9 Text

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:16.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Links:

• Study Text

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 17, 2025.

(Youtube)

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• Study Text

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 17, 2025.

(Youtube)